EXCLUSIVE : Bigg Boss Marathi 5 Star Nikki Tamboli Confirms Arbaz Patel Ended Engagement with Leeza Bindra to Be with Her
Nikki Tamboli and Arbaz Patel, who found love inside the *Bigg Boss Marathi 5* house, are receiving overwhelming love from fans for their undeniable chemistry. Before entering the reality show, Arbaz was engaged to Leeza Bindra. However, after his time on the show, Arbaz broke off the engagement and fell for Nikki. Since then, the couple has been making headlines for their relationship.
In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, Nikki Tamboli opened up for the first time about her relationship with Arbaz following their stint on *Bigg Boss Marathi 5*. Nikki revealed her emotional reaction upon learning about Arbaz’s engagement, which came as a shock to her during the family week when her mother informed her.
Reflecting on that moment, Nikki said, “I was shattered, broken into small pieces.” She explained that while there was no official commitment between them in the house, their connection was deeper than anything she had ever experienced. “It was far more than love or commitment, and I still get goosebumps talking about it,” she added.
Nikki admitted that she was unsure about Arbaz’s feelings after discovering his engagement and feared he might ignore her. “If he ignored me, I’m the queen of ignoring,” she joked, adding that she was prepared to move on if needed. However, after reuniting with Arbaz in the *Bigg Boss* house, he assured her that he had ended his engagement with Leeza Bindra for her.
“Arbaz said, ‘I’ve ended everything for you,'” Nikki revealed, noting that she was taken aback by his decision. Since then, the couple has remained strong, and fans have showered them with love, often using the hashtag #NikBaz to celebrate their relationship.
The season of *Bigg Boss Marathi 5*, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh, concluded with Suraj Chavan winning the trophy, while Abhijeet Sawant was the runner-up.
